We Should Get Together

This article explores how the design of streets, particularly their width and paving, can significantly impact the ease of making friends and fostering community. The author contrasts the walkability and community-oriented design of Delft, Netherlands, with Berkeley, California, highlighting how narrow streets and brick paving in Delft promote slower driving, more walking and biking, and increased social interactions. The article argues that similar urban design choices can be made in the U.S. to create safer, healthier, and more socially connected neighborhoods.